Bradley Cooper

Handsome and irreverently funny, Bradley Cooper's combination of romantic leading man and hilarious character actor chops helped him progress from TV guest spots to memorable parts in features in a re...
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Michael Alan Rubin turned the events of his hellish honeymoon in Asia into a script entitled Mickey and Kirin, and he took action against the project's officials in October (11) for reportedly infringing on his copyright by basing The Hangover sequel on his work.
But now Rubin has voluntarily dismissed the suit, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
As WENN went to press, it was not yet known if the two parties had reached a private settlement.
This marks the latest legal triumph for The Hangover Part II bosses - Ed Helms' acting double, Scott McLean, also recently dropped his lawsuit against studio executives after claiming he suffered significant brain trauma on set during a stunt gone wrong.
Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis also star in the hit franchise.

The Lost in Translation star called off her relationship with Reynolds at the end of 2010 and their divorce was finalised in July (11).
Johansson has since dated actor Sean Penn and has also been romantically linked to Bradley Cooper and Justin Timberlake.
But now it appears the actress is dating a new man after stepping out on several occasions with the Tribes guitarist.
A source tells Britain's Sunday Mirror, "They met in London recently. Scarlett was shooting the film Under The Skin in the U.K. and they were introduced at a club night in town. They got on like a house on fire and Scarlett was into his band's music.
"There was an instant connection. They've been seeing each other for a good few weeks. Dan's proper (very) happy about it - and what guy wouldn't be? He already thinks the world of Scarlett.
"Dan thinks she's an amazing girl. They both have incredibly busy lives but are going to see where things go. Dan's band Tribes is only just taking off and Scarlett has a lot of work on. So who knows?"

In The Hangover Part II director Todd Phillips takes the drug-and-alcohol-induced depravity of his 2009 original to the next level but leaves his characters and their joint storyline at the starting line. The result is an inane overstuffed and totally derivative sequel without purpose. It’s a near-replica of the first film; this time finding our inebriated heroes running amok through Bangkok to find the soon-to-be-brother-in-law of Stu (Ed Helms) whose marriage reputation and life is on the line thanks to another night of debauchery brought on by Alan (Zach Galifianakis). Also in tow as expected are Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) and they’re all made significantly more unlikable in the bloated sequel. That coupled with a number of incredibly uncomfortable scenarios (even for an R-rated laffer in this day and age) make the film a real chore to get through.
However Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has given fans and critics of the summer comedy smash an easy-to-digest menu of special features and bonus content in the Blu-ray release of the movie which does a good job of masking the sour taste that the film itself leaves in your mouth. First off and most worthy of note is the “Unauthorized Documentary” that has been created to question what really went down in Thailand during the production of the film. It’s “directed” by a struggling filmmaker with a hard-on for series helmer Todd Phillips on a quest for the truth and though it’s not really unauthorized by including filmmakers like J.J. Abrams and Morgan Spurlock in the faux tell-all it’s given a small sense of legitimacy that makes for some zany comedy. Still if you’re looking for more outlandish humor why go looking any further than Mr. Chow himself?
Ken Jeong is at the center of a highly-offensive but infinitely watchable tour of Bangkok featurette and it’s as funny as it is short. I actually wish we had more time to tour the country with this pea-brained gangster because I felt that he was one of the only things that the film had going for it. That and a sweet little monkey who nearly stole the show from it’s A-list stars. A third bonus feature is devoted to Crystal the Monkey and her effect on the cast and crew of the picture. Believe me when I say that watching how attached she was to Bradley Cooper and vice versa in this little vignette is the best thing about The Hangover Part II Blu-ray.
There’s also a little short called "The Comedy Rhythm of Todd Phillips" in which the cast discusses how their generalissimo works a standard gag reel some deleted scenes and an UltraViolet digital copy of the film at your disposal but let’s be honest: if you’re buying this product you’re buying it for the movie. The bonuses are slim but worthwhile to anyone looking for an extra couple of laughs. While I found myself one of the many who was let down by The Hangover Part II there’s something for everyone – even the naysayers – on these discs.

The Hangover star is set to play the devil Lucifer in the film, which revolves around the biblical tale of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden - and he's sure the project will court controversy.
He tells Britain's Metro, "I can really relate to the story of Paradise Lost. I did a Milton course as part of my English degree and fell in love with that character because I couldn't believe how appetising he is in that poem. Satan is the hero.
"It's a story we can all relate to - Dad's gone crazy and he wants us to worship the dog and then his brother says: 'Dad's right.' It's about the father betraying the character.
"You bet it's going to be criticised. You're taking one of the greatest pieces of literature of the past 300 years but who cares? It really is a wonderful experiment."

Plans for the movie project were thrown into doubt in November (11) when Soderbergh walked away from the project just days after The Hangover star Cooper quit as lead character Napoleon Solo, the iconic spy originally portrayed by Robert Vaughn.
The filmmaker, who had initially courted George Clooney for the starring role, reportedly fell out with Warner Bros. studio executives over casting and budgetary requirements
However, Deadline.com reports Sherlock Holmes director Ritchie has now stepped into the top job, reuniting with producer Lionel Wigram to bring the hit TV show to the big screen.
Warrior star Joel Edgerton had been tapped to play Solo's sidekick Illya Kuryakin in the new film. That role was originally played on TV by David McCallum.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. aired on U.S. network NBC from 1964 to 1968.

Everyone loves a funny guy, and Olivia Wilde is no exception. Even though the actress -- who's been romantically linked to the likes of Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling, and Ryan Reynolds -- claims she's still single, a few witnesses confirm there is a leading man in her life, and it's Jason Sudeikis!
According to US Weekly, several sources report the stars are in a full-fledged relationship and aren't actively trying to hide it. One insider told the magazine the SNL star brought Wilde to the show's afterparty in New York City and "walked in holding hands." Another added, "She's come to the [SNL] studio at Rockefeller Center, and they've gone out to dinner after rehearsals."
Granted, these details are technically unsubstantiated, but that doesn't mean they are untrue. I mean, come on, they'd make such an adorable couple with her looks and his jokes. They'd be a hit on every red carpet! Not only do they both seem extremely down to earth, but they also appear to possess genuine friendliness, which is a rare trait in the Hollywood realm these days. Plus they already have a lot in common, since they're both actors and know what it's like to be under constant media scrutiny. Additionally, they've also both experienced failed marriages -- Wilde just finalized her divorce from Tao Ruspoli in October and Sudeikis was previously married to actress and 30 Rock writer, Kay Cannon.
To sum up, I'm totally on board with this relationship. Now all we need is for them to confirm the romance, but until then -- let the unrelenting speculation continue!
Click on the image below for more photos of Olivia Wilde! Click on the image below for more photos of Jason Sudeikis!
Source: US

The other day, we got a look at the list of competitors in the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. But we've also got ourselves a fair share of promising premieres, with a slew of stars and directors alike that we're sure to get excited over.
Some of the big names we'll be seeing at this year's Sundance include Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde and Jeremy Irons in The Words, Bruce Willis and Catherine Zeta-Jones in Lay the Favorite, Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan and Adam Scott in Bachelorette, Julie Delpy and Chris Rock in the Delpy-directed 2 Days in New York, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg and Elijah Wood in Celeste and Jesse Forever (co-written by Jones) and Josh Radnor, starring against Elizabeth Olsen, in Liberal Arts, which he wrote and directed.
PREMIERES
2 Days in New York / France (Director: Julie Delpy, Screenwriters: Julie Delpy, Alexia Landeau) — Marion has broken up with Jack and now lives in New York with their child. A visit from her family, the different cultural background of her new boyfriend, her sister’s ex-boyfriend, and her upcoming photo exhibition make for an explosive mix. Cast: Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy, Alexia Landeau, Alex Nahon.
Arbitrage / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Nicholas Jarecki) — A hedge-fund magnate is in over his head, desperately trying to complete the sale of his trading empire before the depths of his fraud are revealed. An unexpected, bloody error forces him to turn to the most unlikely corner for help. Cast: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Laetitia Casta.
Bachelorette / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Leslye Headland) — Unresolved issues between four high school friends come roaring back to life when the least popular of them gets engaged to one of the most eligible bachelors in New York City and asks the others to be bridesmaids in her wedding. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, James Marsden, Adam Scott, Kyle Bornheimer.
Celeste and Jesse Forever / U.S.A. (Director: Lee Toland Krieger, Screenwriters: Rashida Jones, Will McCormack) — Celeste and Jesse met in high school, married young, and at 30, decide to get divorced but remain best friends while pursuing other relationships. Cast: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Ari Graynor, Chris Messina, Elijah Wood, Emma Roberts.
For A Good Time, Call... / U.S.A. (Director: Jamie Travis, Screenwriters: Katie Anne Naylon &amp; Lauren Anne Miller) — Lauren and Katie move in together after a loss of a relationship and a loss of a rent controlled home, respectively. When Lauren learns what Katie does for a living the two enter into a wildly unconventional business venture. Cast: Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller, Justin Long, Mark Webber, James Wolk.
GOATS / U.S.A. (Director: Christopher Neil, Screenwriter: Mark Jude Poirier) — Ellis leaves his unconventional desert home to attend the disciplined and structured Gates Academy. There, he re-connects with his estranged father and for the first time questions the family dynamics. Cast: David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Justin Kirk, Ty Burrell.
Lay The Favorite / U.S.A. (Director: Stephen Frears, Screenwriter: D.V. Devincintis) — An adventurous young woman gets involved with a group of geeky older men who have found a way to work the sportsbook system in Las Vegas to their advantage. Cast: Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rebecca Hall.
Liberal Arts / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Josh Radnor) — When 30-something Jesse is invited back to his alma mater, he falls for a 19-year-old college student and is faced with the powerful attraction that springs up between them. Cast: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, John Magaro, Elizabeth Reaser.
Price Check / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Michael Walker) — Pete is having trouble resolving a happy marriage and family life with rising debt and a job he hates. When his new boss pulls him into the maelstrom that is her life, money and opportunities come his way, but at what price? Cast: Parker Posey, Eric Mabius, Annie Parisse, Josh Pais, Cheyenne Jackson.
Red Hook Summer / U.S.A. (Director: Spike Lee, Screenwriters: James McBride, Spike Lee) — A young Atlanta boy spends his summer in Brooklyn with his grandfather, who he's never seen before. Cast: Clark Peters, Jules Brown, Toni Lysaith, James Ransone, Thomas Jefferson Byrd.
Robot and Frank / U.S.A. (Director: Jake Schreier, Screenwriter: Christopher Ford) — A curmudgeonly older dad’s grown kids install a robot as his caretaker. Cast: Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler. SALT LAKE CITY GALA FILM
Shadow Dancer / United Kingdom (Director: James Marsh, Screenwriter: Tom Brady) — Widowed mother-turned-terrorist Colette McVeigh has high-ranking brothers in the IRA. When she’s arrested in an aborted bomb plot she must make hard choices, testing family loyalties. Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Aiden Gillen, Domhnall Gleeson, with Gillian Anderson and Clive Owen.
The Words / U.S.A. (Directors and screenwriters: Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal) — Aspiring writer Rory Jansen finds another man's haunting memories in a collection of lost stories and claims them as his own, propelling him to literary stardom. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde with Zoe Saldana. CLOSING NIGHT FILM
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES
13 Notes: Paul Simon's Graceland Journey / U.S.A. (Director: Joe Berlinger) — Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he sparked for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa, designed to end Apartheid.
About Face / U.S.A. (Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders) — An exploration of beauty and aging through the stories of the original supermodels. Participants including Isabella Rossellini, Christie Brinkley, Beverly Johnson, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Paulina Porizkova, Jerry Hall and Christy Turlington weigh in on the fashion industry and how they reassess and redefine their own sense of beauty as their careers progress.
A Fierce Green Fire / U.S.A. (Director: Mark Kitchell) — A definitive history of one of the most important movements of the 20th century, A Fierce Green Fire chronicles the environmental movement’s fascinating evolution from the 1960s to the present.
Bones Brigade / U.S.A. (Director: Stacy Peralta) — When six teenage boys came together as a skateboarding team in the 1980s, they reinvented not only their chosen sport but themselves too – as they evolved from insecure outsiders to the most influential athletes in the field.
The D Word: Understanding Dyslexia / U.S.A. (Director: James Redford) — While following a Dyslexic high school senior struggling to achieve his dream of getting into a competitive college, The D Word exposes myths about Dyslexia and reveals cutting edge research to elucidate this widely misunderstood condition.
Ethel / U.S.A. (Director: Rory Kennedy) — This intimate, surprising portrait of Ethel Kennedy provides an insider's view of a political dynasty, including Ethel’s life with Robert F. Kennedy and the years following his death when she raised their eleven children on her own.
Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap / United Kingdom (Director: Ice-T, Co-Director: Andy Baybutt) — Through conversations with Rap’s most influential artists – among them Chuck D, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, MC Lyte, Mos Def, and Kanye West – Ice-T explores the roots and history of Rap and reveals the creative process behind this now dominant art form.
West of Memphis / U.S.A. (Director: Amy Berg) — Three teenage boys are incarcerated for the murders of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. 19 years later, new evidence calls into question the convictions and raises issues of judicial, prosecutorial and jury misconduct – showing that the first casualty of a corrupt justice system is the truth.
Source: Indiewire

People Magazine caused such a ruckus when they named Bradley Cooper as the Sexiest Man Alive in 2011 instead of Ryan Gosling that someone created an online petition in hopes of getting the publication to reverse it's decision and award Gosling the honor. Additionally, some other Gosling supporters flooded downtown New York and participated in the Occupy Wall Street movement while wearing Ryan Gosling masks.
But it seems like even Bradley Cooper believes Ryan Gosling was more deserving of the title more than he was, and explained why to British talk show host Graham Norton on his show, The Graham Norton Show. During the interview, Cooper said, "There was such a backlash when they announced it. And Ryan Gosling, who I love and who I just did a movie with and who is just the greatest...but we were both in Paris this last week, and a friend of mine showed me these photographs from the paparazzi, and [Gosling] literally looks like he's in a photo shoot, like he literally just came off the runway. The pea coat is like this and the scarf! And there's ones of me, and I literally look like the neighbor who never comes out of his house." Another issue Cooper faces now that he's been designated the Sexiest Man Alive is that he no longer feels confident in himself or his actions: "I have a lot of moments where I'll be, like, walking out, and I'll like open up the door, and I'm like 'I could do that a lot sexier,'" he admitted. Oh, buck up, Cooper! Pears would look skinnier if they had sombreros on their heads, but you don't see them complaining about anything!
Sources: Vulture, CNN, Gawker, People

It is a sure thing that The Hangover Part III will eventually manifest in some form. But the structure of this movie, its content and its location, are still ambiguous—both to the public and to director Todd Phillips. We are promised one thing: The Hangover Part III will not follow the formula of The Hangover and the near-identical Hangover Part II. This time, there might be no wedding. No lost crew-member. There might even be no hangover whatsoever. But then, what are we left with?
Aside from the plot, a big question concerning the third film is its location. Las Vegas and Thailand served as strong characters in the first and second films, respectively. So, a third, equally vibrant, epic city would be necessary to continue out the sentiment of the first two-thirds of the trilogy. While Phillips has stated that he is still completely open to ideas for a third city, star Bradley Cooper stated on the Graham Norton Show that he "think[s] it'll take place in L.A." Cooper also mentioned that he "hope[s] we're going start shooting in September," and that he "know[s] Todd Phillips is working on the script."
So, L.A., eh? Sure, it's got its charm. But I think they should go rogue here. L.A. is too easy and comfortable. It might have worked in the first movie, but they've expanded the realm of possibility beyond what might happen in an L.A. alley after dark. I'm thinking Kharthoum. Bishkek. The jungles of the Congo. I'm not sure what Phillips, Cooper and co-stars Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms have in store for Part III, but I can't imagine it wouldn't be able to organically take place in a jungle.
Source: Indiewire

Played a former high school history teacher recently sprung from a mental institution in David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook"

TV debut on an episode of "Sex and the City" (HBO)

Guest starred on the fifth season of "Nip/Tuck" (FX)

Played the lead role on Fox's "Kitchen Confidential," based on renowned chef Anthony Bourdain's best-selling autobiography

Joined an ensemble cast for the Garry Marshall-directed romantic comedy "Valentine's Day"

Starred in the feature film adaptation of "The A-Team" as Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, originally played in the '80s TV series by Dirk Benedict

Co-starred in the Todd Phillips directed comedy hit "The Hangover"

Played the popular villain Zack in the hit comedy "Wedding Crashers" opposite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson

Co-starred with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard in action comedy "Hit and Run"

Cast in the regular role of Sydney Bristow's friend Will on the series "Alias" (ABC)

Played the lead in the thriller "Limitless"

Featured in "Changing Lanes"

Joined Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd in the Broadway production of Richard Greenberg's "Three Days of Rain"

Appeared as one of the trekkers in several episodes of "Treks in a Wild World"; aired on The Travel Channel

Co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the critically panned comedy "All About Steve"

Joined an ensemble cast for the feature adaptation of the bestselling book "He's Just Not That Into You"

Played an ambitious police officer opposite Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes in "The Place Beyond the Pines"

Hired for recurring role on the Fox drama "The $treet"; episodes never seen as series was cancelled after only seven airings

Feature film debut, "Wet Hot American Summer"

Cast as a love interest for Christine Lahti's character on The WB's "Jack and Bobby"

Appeared in "Failure to Launch" as a friend of Matthew McConaughey's character

Summary

Handsome and irreverently funny, Bradley Cooper's combination of romantic leading man and hilarious character actor chops helped him progress from TV guest spots to memorable parts in features in a relatively short amount of time. After attracting attention for his likable role as Jennifer Garner's reporter friend on "Alias" (ABC, 2001-06), Cooper fearlessly made his first major big screen impression as the unlikable groom in "Wedding Crashers" (2005). He regained audience's affection in lesser fare like "Failure to Launch" (2006) and, in testament to his charisma, emerged unscathed from Sandra Bullock's notorious bomb "All About Steve" (2008). Cooper ensured his own launch with the lead in the critical and box office juggernaut "The Hangover" (2009) and proved an invaluable member of the romantic, dramatic ensemble "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009) and "Valentine's Day" (2010) casts. Graduating to full-fledged stardom with a flashy role in "The A-Team" (2010), Cooper continued to rise as a bankable, talented and very much in-demand movie star, which was confirmed with his star turn in "Limitless" (2011) opposite Robert De Niro and a return to box-office prominence with "The Hangover II" (2011). Whether starring in comedies, thrillers or romantic comedies - as well as making a tabloid splash in the wake of rumored romances with Hollywood's loveliest leading ladies - Cooper propelled himself into becoming one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

Dated for eighteen months before they wed in secret on Dec. 21, 2006; Esposito reportedly filed for divorce just four months after their wedding, citing irreconcilable differences; Divorced on Nov. 10, 2007

Education

He wrote his senior thesis (at Georgetown University) on the film adaptations of Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita.

"You have to fight the anxiety. It's like, you wake up Monday morning and the first thing you think about is, 'What were the ratings for last night?' But the more you immense yourself in the business side, the farther you get away from why you started in the first place." – Cooper quoted in Movieline magazine, October 2002

"'The Hangover' changed my life in a lot of ways – all of them good. I have way more opportunities now to work. I've been doing this long enough to know it can be gone in an instant." – Cooper quoted in People magazine, June 21, 2010

Cooper was voted The Sexiest Man Alive in November 2011 by People magazine. "I thought I was being Punk'd," he said.